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For 20 years i have chronic pain in my belly, which fluctuates in time. my guess is it's irritable bowels. does it make sense to use painkilkers?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Maybe But!: this is something you need to discuss with your physician before you treat it. Although it could be irritable bowel, there are other abdominal problems that could also be related to it. You need a clear diagnosis before therapy is instituted.
Answered 1/5/2019
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